Look at similarties between Earth and Donner. Donner has an atmosphere and it has weather features that resemble those on Earth. For example, both planets experience seasonal dust storms as shown in these images. Compare the atmospheric features of Donner and Earth. Think about how the atmosphere interacts with the biosphere on Earth.
8. How might the Donner atmosphere influence the possibility of life there?
Donner
Earth
As water flows over Earth’s surface, it carves distinctive features, such as valleys, channels and canyons. Layers of sediments indicate deposition in water. In searching for likely places to find life on Donner and Blitzen, researchers look for areas with these types of features.
Donner Valles Marinarus
Earth Grand Canyon
9. Consider the images of the Donner's poles below. What do they suggest about the current presence of water on Donner? Do you think there would be liquid water available for development? Why or Why not?
Donner Weather
Look at similarties between Earth and Donner. Donner has an atmosphere and it has weather features that resemble those on Earth. For example, both planets experience seasonal dust storms as shown in these images. Compare the atmospheric features of Donner and Earth. Think about how the atmosphere interacts with the biosphere on Earth.8. How might the Donner atmosphere influence the possibility of life there?
Donner
Earth
As water flows over Earth’s surface, it carves distinctive features, such as valleys, channels and canyons. Layers of sediments indicate deposition in water. In searching for likely places to find life on Donner and Blitzen, researchers look for areas with these types of features.
9. Consider the images of the Donner's poles below. What do they suggest about the current presence of water on Donner? Do you think there would be liquid water available for development? Why or Why not?
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